Many often wonder why neck pain keeps coming back. Well, like back pain, neck pain has a high rate of reoccurrence. It is reported that between 50-85% of people with neck pain will have another episode within 5 years.1 This is a rather high number which returns to the...
Are you someone who suffers from neck pain and headaches? Those regular annoying headaches that seem to start in your neck and wrap into your head. At times the headache may even be more pronounced than the neck pain itself. This is called a cervicogenic headache...
Have you ever experienced neck pain checking your blind spot? Concerned about your safety driving when you are not able to turn your head without pain? If you answered Yes to either of these questions, then it is time to address these concerns. Everyday thousands of...
I am curious how many folks had their doctor tell them the x-ray of their knee is the worst they have ever seen. It really is maddening at the frequency with which “the worst ever seen” is uttered. Not only is it scary for the patient but actually leads them toward...
Have you ever heard someone tell you my back is “out” or told your back is “out” of place? If so, you are not alone. It is unfortunately common for those in the medical community to tell patients that their back is “out”. The words though carry a strong belief and...
Shoulder pain is a common complaint of tens of thousands of people daily. Quite often people will say their shoulder hurts every time they do (fill in the blank). This leave people frustrated and searching for answers. Frequently when searching for answers, people...
For individuals with neck pain, it is common to experience referred pain into the shoulder blade region. Descriptors for this pain include: burning, tingling, or numbing. Often the sensations will be intermittent as opposed to constant. While it may be difficult to...
The “I can’t turn my head to check my blind spot (driving)” comment is a common one. And it is not a good one for someone to make. It is rather important to be able to turn your head to look over your shoulder when driving. Safety is paramount and if someone cannot...
For some people with neck pain, cracking the neck is something believed to be helpful. Yet, for many with neck pain, that crack just does not do much (as in only temporary relief). Plus, it isn’t the noise that makes the difference (which is no different than cracking...
It is an unfortunate misconception a person is told their back/pelvis/hip is “out of place”. This myth has permeated mainstream thoughts and beliefs and is 100% UNTRUE. This issue just DOES NOT HAPPEN…without major trauma. If something was actually out of place a...